Newsletter 5, October 2013

Welcome to our Newsletter No 5. The first article was inspired by the latest episode of ANCIENT ALIENS and the comments people made on Facebook afterwards. The topic was – yes, you guessed it – crystal skulls. The second article on Landscape Temples is only a short introduction into this interesting subject. Of course we give you again the opportunity to hone your skills in feeling and recognizing Earth energies. We have this time two vortexes for you to feel into. For those living in Denmark, the magazine NYT ASPEKT & GUIDEN has in its October – December 2013 edition an article written by Jaap on crystal skulls (pp 30-34). Also some Dutch magazines have expressed interest in Jaap writing some articles on Earth energies because of the recent translation of Gifts of Mother Earth (for information on this book click here) into Dutch (Geschenken van Moeder Aarde, Frontier Publishing, for information click here). We hope that you will enjoy this Newsletter.

CRYSTAL SKULLS, FACTS AND CONSCIOUSNESS The last episode of Ancient Aliens on History Channel that focused on crystal skulls induced quite some reactions on Facebook. I would have missed these reactions if a friend would not have called me to tell me about it. Looking at the postings what caught my attention is the statements about science and facts related to crystal skulls. Several of these statements that were called facts were verifiable incorrect. I have noticed this phenomenon with crystal skulls many times. I am aware that crystal skulls are amplifiers, but the question is what do they amplify? Do they amplify feelings of Love and Oneness? Do they amplify the tendency to twist information? Do they amplify beliefs? Do they amplify ego? Crystal skulls can and do amplify all those possibilities. But that does not answer the question why people make statements about science and facts that are verifiable incorrect. This brought me to some pondering and musing, and I like to share some of it with you. When we study or work with crystal skulls it is important that we understand what to call facts, what are experiences, what is objective and what subjective, and what is the role of science in understanding crystal skulls. I look at this from two perspectives: from a quantum physics and science perspective and from the perspective of how each person perceives the world around them.Facts are subjective Many people will disagree with the statement that facts are subjective. For most people facts are objectively verifiable. When we believe that “facts” are objective we need to ask ourselves whether it is possible to be objective. In order to have a fact we need to be able to have an objective observation, and the question is whether objective observations do exist. Let us approach this first from a scientific point of view. According to quantum physics there is an observer effect. In quantum physics, which deals with very small objects, it is not possible to observe a system without changing the system, so the observer must be considered part of the system being observed. It is believed that once a system is observed it will stay in the state that the observation has brought it into. This is only true when we continue to observe it. The observer is the determining factor, and therefore everything that is observed is subjective. We can choose to call such a subjective state once it is fixed a fact. However, it only is a fact for as long as we focus on it with the same belief. When we look at more complex systems (other than quantum systems) it becomes more complex. The role of the observer becomes different because the initial effect of observation has made it into something we can look at. In these complex systems every observation is subjective. The way our brain processes information is different for each individual and consequently the way we interpret what we see will be different for each human being. Even the instruments we use to measure facts are human inventions based on beliefs and on the limited way we perceive the world around us. Therefore everything is subjective. Let us look at this in more detail.

Fact is that this skull is made of quartz. It is my personal subjective observation that this is one of the most powerful and enigmatic crystal skulls

Seeing is believing Most people believe that what they see is true. “I have personally seen it”, they will say. But what did they see? How does “seeing” work? Most people do not understand that our eyes are very limited in seeing what is really out there. We see visible light which is only a small fraction of all electromagnetic energies. In addition, electromagnetic energies are only a very small part of all matter/energy in the Universe. This means that we try to interpret the world around us based on a tiny fraction of what really exists. It is like claiming to know a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle when you hold one piece in your hand. And this is an optimistic statement! The actual situation is even worse. Because from that small part that our eyes “see” (receive) we do not process everything (perceive everything). Our brain does not process all information. It is our belief structure that makes us select which part of what our senses receive we will process, and as a consequence, perceive. That is our “reality”. It is highly influenced by our beliefs. This may help you to understand that what we perceive is by definition subjective!! It also means that what we “see” is subjective. As you may understand, it is impossible to understand and interpret our world when we have information on such a limited part of the whole. You can not understand the whole from a limited part.Science and facts Of all approaches of our reality the scientific approach is considered to be the most objective and that it is based on facts. This is interesting. Scientifically accepted laws and ideas are called paradigms. If they are truly paradigms you would expect that everybody will agree with them. However, that is not the case. There are different visions and scientific beliefs. This in itself indicated that science is subjective. When you read the history of science you will see that paradigms change over time and that “facts” change. Maybe the only real “fact” is that everything is continuously changing. This means that people who say that only scientific “facts” have value do not know the “facts”. Facts are subjective and will change over time.

Fact is that Sam is a skull of clear quartz. The shared information that Sam was carved by a carver that never carved a skull before is likely but I cannot verify this as a fact

Consciousness and awareness According to science everything that comes from extrasensory perception is subjective and therefore can not be trusted. Given what has been shared this is an interesting statement. Given that everything is subjective we can no longer talk about facts and truth. We only can talk about observations and experiences. It helps us to understand that everything is nothing more than an interesting point of view. Used in this way, all information that crosses your path is potentially true for you if you can resonate with it. This is independent from the origin of the information. You either resonate with a point of view or you do not. Based on your belief structures and experiences you will have your own facts and truth. If you are open you will understand that everything changes and that therefore it is important to change as well. Our awareness determines what we will resonate with. From my perspective, consciousness is infinite. Awareness is that aspect of consciousness that we consciously or subconsciously work with. Our spiritual work and the work with crystal skulls can help us to expand our awareness so that we can work with a larger part of the Infinite. However, the prerequisite to that is our willingness to change. When we hold onto our ideas and beliefs we will stay in the same state of awareness, which becomes limiting. This is what many people do. They are afraid to let go of beliefs, because their subconscious mind “sees” that as dangerous (you never know what will happen). Crystal skulls are amplifiers, and therefore they will either amplify the tendency to hold on to what is known and “safe” or amplify our willingness to expand and change. The choice is ours.Crystal skull “facts” It is interesting to hear or read what people consider as “crystal skull facts”. As with every subject, what people call facts differ with the person or persons stating the facts. An example is the statement that certain skulls, like Max and Sha Na Ra have been declared ancient by a Museum. The only Museum that has studied these two crystal skulls is the British Museum. They did not want to comment on the results, and this has lead to the conclusion that these two skulls must be ancient. These are not facts, they are assumptions that are unverifiable with the available information. This does not change the general accepted idea that they are ancient, but this is based on subjective ideas and not on scientific facts. Jane Walsh from the Smithsonian Institute believes that there are no ancient crystal skulls. This statement also is not based on scientific facts. Actually, it is a misrepresentation of scientific research. She was part of a team that did research on crystal skulls in the British Museum. During that research it was concluded that the Redo skull was pre-Columbian and is as such at least old, if not ancient. This is an example of having a belief that you do not want to change even when “facts” invite you to do so. Another statement that nowadays is used is that Max is the 13th crystal skull of the original skulls. This is an assumption that you can choose to believe or not to believe, but it is in no way verifiable. If we talk about facts, than there is no factual indication that there are crystal skulls that can be defined as ancient. There are a lot of subjective experiences and stories that make it possible that there are ancient skulls. I do believe that there are ancient skulls, but it is only based on my subjective observations and experiences with the energies of these crystal skulls. I recognize that what I have written here, in articles, and in my books, is subjective and that I do not claim to offer facts.

Fact is that the material of this skull is not a natural material and that the skull is not ancient. what energies you perceive is of course subjective.

The value of crystal skulls The value of crystal skulls does not depend on the moment they are carved. Their value is in the effect they have on us and in the way they help us to expand awareness. This is my belief based on subjective observations. I have seen people change through working with crystal skulls. Fortunately most people change for the better. Unfortunately, some people become deeper stuck in beliefs and make their beliefs almost into a religion. They believe that they always are right. I believe that nobody is always right. Therefore, it is important to listen to others and to be willing to change ideas when that feels the right thing to do. Crystal skulls present us with information that can help us to change. In that way they help us to grow and expand. If you like to read more about the expansion of consciousness through crystal skulls I recommend my book Crystal Skulls; Expand your consciousness (see shop).

LANDSCAPE TEMPLES Given the length of the first article I do not want to add another extensive subject. Therefore I mention an subject that we will look at more extensively in the next Newsletter. Now I only present a couple of lines to wet your appetite. In the past people selected for their cities or constructions locations that had certain energies, certain type of vortexes (for more information on vortexes see Gifts of Mother Earth here). These energies were supporting the lives of those that used the constructions. The most common type of vortexes that have been used are the vortexes that resonate with our chakras. These vortexes help us to bring balance to our chakras. Some places that are set up this way are well-known and famous like Machu Picchu. Here the major chakra vortex, the third chakra, is represented by the Intiwatana, the Sun stone. While there are “cities” that utilize the seven chakras there are also land areas in which the seven chakras are spread throughout the land. In all studied cases the chakra vortexes are connected by energy lines that hold either Lemurian (Sedona area) or Atlantean energy (Denmark and The Netherlands). I am convinced there are more of these Landscape Temples. The subject of Landscape temples is very interesting, and I look forward to sharing more in the next Newsletter.

7th Chakra of the Sedona Landscape Temple

DEVELOP YOUR SENSITIVITY FOR EARTH ENERGIES In the past two newsletters we have been presenting pictures to allow you to develop your sensitivity for Earth energies. We all are connected to the energies of Mother Earth. However, we are not always aware of it, and most people are not trained to discern between the different energies of the Earth. Although the best way to experience Earth energies is to go into the field, it also is possible to learn through pictures. Like the previous times we present two pictures. We can not give too much background information within the format of a newsletter. If you would like more background information we recommend that you read Gifts of Mother Earth (for more information on this book click here). Because we have people who are reading our Newsletter for the first time we again give the instructions. For those who may have forgotten these instructions it may help you to remember. This time both pictures show a vortex. A vortex is a place where a certain type of Earth energy is more intense because it is place of connection between energy lines on Earth and an energy field somewhere above the Earth. For both pictures we give four options. Look at the picture and with each option feel whether you can perceive a resonance between the option and the picture. After doing that with each option, you may be able to tell which one gave the strongest reaction. Our suggestion is not to look at the answer too quickly (answers will be on a webpage; the possibility to go to this page will be given under each picture). Do this a couple of times. It will help you to make a deeper connection. It also may help you to be able to “recognize” these energies when you are out in nature.